Ring worm is a skin infection caused due to fungus called as Dermatophytes. Many species of Dermatophytes are identified that cause skin infections. The name “Ring worm” is coined due to the formation of a circular ring like structure at the infection.
They are parasitic fungus feeding on keratin present in human, cattle, sheep and cats. Keratin is present in nails, hair and skin. It resides on moist skin and hair. This infection can be transmitted between animals and humans called as zoonotic disease.
They are parasitic fungus feeding on keratin present in human, cattle, sheep and cats. Keratin is present in nails, hair and skin. It resides on moist skin and hair. This infection can be transmitted between animals and humans called as zoonotic disease.
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